Canton Jr. Sr. High School

509 E Main St
Canton, PA 17724
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 373 students in grades 7-12, Canton Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Canton Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Canton Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 373 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Canton Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canton Jr. Sr. High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1995 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Canton Jr. Sr. High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Canton Jr. Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Canton Jr. Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Canton Jr. Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Canton Jr. Sr. High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
15%
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Black
n/a
14%
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White
94%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Canton Jr. Sr. High School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Canton Jr. Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Canton Jr. Sr. High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Canton Jr. Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Canton Jr. Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canton Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Canton Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1995 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canton Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Canton Jr. Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Canton Jr. Sr. High School?
373 students attend Canton Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Canton Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canton Jr. Sr. High School?
Canton Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Canton Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Canton Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Canton Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Canton Jr. Sr. High School is part of Canton Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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